ACNABIN Chartered Accountants

What ACNABIN Chartered Accountants does

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants is a Dhaka-headquartered, partnership-structured chartered accountancy firm founded in February 1985 that has grown to approximately 500 professionals operating from offices in Dhaka and Chattogram. The firm is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the top-10 global network of independent accountancy and business advisory firms, and serves a client base spanning state-owned and private banks, telecommunications majors (Grameenphone, Robi/Axiata, Banglalink), multinational corporates (Unilever Bangladesh, Huawei, Standard Chartered, GE Healthcare, Berger Paints), manufacturers, NGOs and development-sector organizations in Bangladesh.

The firm's service portfolio comprises assurance and statutory audit, tax and regulatory advisory, business process outsourcing, corporate finance and transaction advisory, risk and advisory services, sustainability/ESG advisory, and information system audit and advisory. Revenue is generated through partner-led, quote-based professional service engagements with enterprise clients; pricing is not publicly disclosed and engagements are customized by scope and complexity. The firm maintains donor-audit enlistments with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, USAID, UNICEF, UNDP, European Commission and CIDA, and pursues thought-leadership through publications on Bangladeshi tax law and audit topics.

On the technology side, ACNABIN has developed two internal-facing products — ACNABIN ERP for practice management and FLEX Data ERP for client finance, invoicing and HR functions — which appear primarily oriented to internal operations and BPO service delivery rather than as standalone commercial SaaS offerings. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, and the firm's differentiation rests on partner credentials, multi-decade client relationships, regulatory committee access (notably the current ICAB presidency) and the global Baker Tilly network affiliation.

Name

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants

Legal name

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants

Website

https://acnabin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants is a Dhaka-based, partnership-structured chartered accountancy firm founded in 1985 with approximately 500 professionals, serving banks, telecoms, multinationals and NGOs in Bangladesh across audit, tax, BPO, advisory and information system audit services as an independent Baker Tilly International member firm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Audit Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC), Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Audit and assurance
• Tax advisory services
• Risk advisory
• Business process outsourcing
• Corporate finance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Badda

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Assurance Services: Professional audit and assurance services including statutory audit, independent review, and various agreed-upon procedures for local and multinational clients
2. Tax and Regulatory Services: Direct and indirect tax advisory, compliance, planning, and litigation services; corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing services
3. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO): Outsourcing solutions including payroll processing, accounting services, human resource support, and management accounts preparation
4. Corporate Finance Advisory: Transaction advisory, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and fund raising advisory services
5. Risk and Advisory Services: Business advisory, forensic services, governance risk and compliance, management assurance and IT advisory services
6. Sustainability Advisory Services: ESG solutions, governance and policy framework assessment, sustainability reporting and compliance services
7. Information System Audit & Advisory Services: IS audit, IT general controls review, application review, SOC1/SOC2 facilitation, security compliance and governance services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants is a Bangladesh-based chartered accountancy firm providing audit and assurance, tax advisory, corporate finance advisory, risk advisory, sustainability and climate services, information systems audit, and business process outsourcing services to corporate, financial, development, and public-sector clients. The firm also develops and licenses its own ERP software products (ACNABIN ERP and FLEX Data ERP) to selected enterprise customers.

Product overview

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants operates as a professional services firm offering a portfolio of services including audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services. The firm provides two technology products: ACNABIN ERP (an internal practice management system with finance management, invoicing, and HR capabilities) and FLEX Data ERP (a cloud-based ERP solution with multi-user access, automated invoicing, and HR management). These technology offerings are complemented by professional BPO services including accounting, payroll processing, and HR support. The firm also offers specialized services across assurance, corporate finance advisory, risk and advisory, sustainability advisory, tax and regulatory, and information system audit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACNABIN ERP: Enterprise ERP solution for business finances, HR management, and automated invoicing
• FLEX Data ERP

Products and services

• Audit and Assurance Services Statutory audit, internal audit, and assurance engagements delivered to corporate, financial, public-sector, NGO, and industrial clients in Bangladesh, covering financial statement audits, compliance audits, and assurance over internal controls.
• Tax Advisory Services Corporate and personal tax advisory, tax compliance, tax planning, transfer pricing, and representation services for corporate, financial, NGO, and individual clients in Bangladesh.
• Corporate Finance Advisory M&A advisory, transaction support, valuation, deal structuring, and capital-raising advice for corporate clients, investors, and business owners in Bangladesh, including cross-border transactions coordinated via the Baker Tilly International network.
• Risk Advisory Services Enterprise risk management, internal control advisory, governance, and risk-related consulting engagements for corporate, financial, and public-sector clients in Bangladesh.
• Sustainability and Climate Services Sustainability reporting, ESG advisory, and climate-related consulting engagements supporting corporate and institutional clients with ESG disclosure, climate strategy, and sustainability assurance.
• Information Systems (IS) Audit and IT Assurance IS audit, IT general controls review, cybersecurity assessment, and IT assurance engagements for corporate, financial, and technology clients in Bangladesh.
• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Outsourced accounting, payroll, tax filing, bookkeeping, and back-office finance services delivered to mid-market and small enterprises in Bangladesh on a recurring or project basis.
• ACNABIN ERP Proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) software developed and licensed by ACNABIN, used by enterprise clients for finance, accounting, and operations management.
• FLEX Data ERP Proprietary ERP software developed by ACNABIN, providing enterprise resource planning functionality for finance, accounting, and operations management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving clients since 1985 with 40+ years of continuous operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core, core and minor.

• Baker Tilly Internationalflagship/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 1985ACNABIN is an independent member firm of Baker Tilly International, one of the top 10 global networks of independent accountancy and business advisory firms. This membership provides significant global reach, enabling the firm to leverage skills, resources, and local expertise to help clients grow locally, nationally, and globally.
• World BankcoreOthersACNABIN is enlisted with World Bank to conduct financial audits of fund recipients in Bangladesh as part of international development organization collaboration.
• Asian Development BankcoreOthersEnlisted with Asian Development Bank along with other UN bodies for financial audit services.
• USAIDcoreOthersEnlisted by the United States Office of Regional Inspector General/Audit, Singapore to perform financial audits of USAID fund recipients in Bangladesh.
• UNICEFcoreOthersEnlisted with UNICEF for conducting financial audits of recipients of their fund.
• UNDPcoreOthersEnlisted with UNDP for conducting financial audits of development projects and fund recipients.
• European Union/European CommissioncoreOthersEnlisted with European Commission/European Union to conduct financial audit of recipients of their fund in Bangladesh.
• Canadian International Development AgencyminorOthersEnlisted with Canadian International Development Agency for conducting financial audits of fund recipients.
• Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI)minorOthersACNABIN maintains active membership with MCCI, one of the most influential trade bodies in Bangladesh.
• The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries (DCCI)minorOthersACNABIN maintains active membership with DCCI, one of the major trade bodies in Bangladesh.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (Amcham)minorOthersACNABIN maintains active membership with Amcham Bangladesh for business networking and market intelligence.
• BDO InternationalminorOthersACNABIN was a member of BDO International for a short period in 1991.
• Arthur AndersenminorOthersACNABIN was an authorized representative firm of Arthur Andersen SC from 1992 until July 2002 when the accounting giant closed.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Masih Muhith Haque & Co. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu-affiliated firm in Bangladesh. Direct peer competing for flagship multinational and large-local audit engagements.
• Khan Wahab Shafique Rahman & Co. KPMG-affiliated member firm in Bangladesh, offering Big 4-branded assurance and advisory services. Competes for the largest corporate and multinational audit engagements in the same Bangladesh market.
• Rahman Mostafa Alam & Co. Mid-tier Bangladesh chartered accountancy firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services to local corporates, banks, and development-sector clients. Direct peer in the same market.
• Howladar Yunus & Co. Member firm of Grant Thornton International in Bangladesh, offering assurance, tax, and advisory services to similar corporate, banking, and development-sector clients. Directly comparable mid-tier competitor in the same Bangladesh market.
• S.F. Ahmed & Co: Established mid-tier Bangladesh accounting firm (member of Nexia International) competing for the same statutory audit, tax, and advisory mandates across corporate and development sectors.
• A. Qasem & Co. Chartered Accountants: Member firm of PKF International in Bangladesh offering assurance, tax, and advisory services. Direct competitor for SME, corporate, and NGO audit mandates in Bangladesh.
• Hoda Verner Chowdhury & Co. Member of BDO International in Bangladesh, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to corporate and NGO clients. Closest direct competitor given parallel international-network affiliation model.

Broad incumbents

• BDO International: Global accounting network with a Bangladesh member (Hoda Verner Chowdhury & Co.) and historical prior affiliation with ACNABIN in 1991. Relevant as a competing international network structure.
• Grant Thornton International Ltd: Global top-tier accounting network of which competitor Howladar Yunus & Co. is a member. Relevant as ACNABIN competes with its Bangladesh affiliate and other global networks for cross-border mandates.
• PKF International: Global accounting network of which competitor A. Qasem & Co. is the Bangladesh member. Relevant parallel to ACNABIN's Baker Tilly International structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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